Price for Colouring Matter; Lithopone and Other Pigments and Preparations Based On Zinc Sulphide in China - 2023

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  1. Price for Colouring Matter; Lithopone and Other Pigments and Preparations Based On Zinc Sulphide in China (FOB) - 2022
  2. Price for Colouring Matter; Lithopone and Other Pigments and Preparations Based On Zinc Sulphide in China (CIF) - 2022
  3. Exports of Colouring Matter; Lithopone and Other Pigments and Preparations Based On Zinc Sulphide in China
  4. Imports of Colouring Matter; Lithopone and Other Pigments and Preparations Based On Zinc Sulphide in China

Price for Colouring Matter; Lithopone and Other Pigments and Preparations Based On Zinc Sulphide in China (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphides amounted to $1,048 per ton, rising by 9.1% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphides increased by +16.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $1,360 per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($2,406 per ton), while the average price for exports to Bangladesh ($665 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+11.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Colouring Matter; Lithopone and Other Pigments and Preparations Based On Zinc Sulphide in China (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average import price for colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphides amounted to $6,559 per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 25%. The import price peaked at $6,615 per ton in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($16,935 per ton), while the price for Spain ($3,738 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Colouring Matter; Lithopone and Other Pigments and Preparations Based On Zinc Sulphide in China

Exports of colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphides from China contracted markedly to 5.3K tons in 2022, dropping by -43.9% compared with 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 32% against the previous year.

In value terms, exports of colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphides declined significantly to $5.6M in 2022. In general, exports recorded a precipitous curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 41%.

Export of Colouring Matter; Lithopone and Other Pigments and Preparations Based On Zinc Sulphide in China (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Egypt6,9412,6583,3911,716-37.2%
India1,0204261,099621-15.2%
Bangladesh625459552397-14.0%
Spain45.824312834996.8%
Thailand17338946627416.6%
Belgium4.72.915.2268284.9%
Pakistan256273277241-2.0%
Philippines57.621939323960.7%
Vietnam454403239208-22.9%
Japan1441112201715.9%
Indonesia200164152125-14.5%
Italy325350865124-27.5%
Russia97.485.51491145.4%
Others1,2767181,200754-16.1%
Total11,6196,5009,1475,603-21.6%

Top Export Markets for Colouring Matter; Lithopone and Other Pigments and Preparations Based On Zinc Sulphide from China in 2022:

  1. Egypt (2007.8 tons)
  2. Bangladesh (597.3 tons)
  3. India (525.7 tons)
  4. Thailand (244.4 tons)
  5. Vietnam (214.2 tons)
  6. Pakistan (195.0 tons)
  7. Belgium (189.0 tons)
  8. Spain (145.3 tons)
  9. Philippines (140.4 tons)
  10. Italy (130.8 tons)
  11. Japan (106.3 tons)
  12. Indonesia (104.1 tons)
  13. Russia (98.2 tons)

Imports of Colouring Matter; Lithopone and Other Pigments and Preparations Based On Zinc Sulphide in China

In 2022, the amount of colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphides imported into China plummeted to 212 tons, waning by -45.8% against the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 9.5%.

In value terms, imports of colouring matter; lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphides reduced remarkably to $1.4M in 2022. Overall, imports showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 22%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $2.6M, and then fell notably in the following year.

Import of Colouring Matter; Lithopone and Other Pigments and Preparations Based On Zinc Sulphide in China (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Germany1,529870924743-21.4%
Singapore65.67791,19347092.8%
Portugal68.483.024587.78.6%
Taiwan (Chinese)35.783.937.451.913.3%
Spain9.21.72.216.722.0%
France25410538.05.1-72.8%
Malaysia85.0156100N/A8.5%
Others54.845.044.413.9-36.7%
Total2,1012,1232,5841,388-12.9%

Top Suppliers of Colouring Matter; Lithopone and Other Pigments and Preparations Based On Zinc Sulphide to China in 2022:

  1. Germany (140.2 tons)
  2. Singapore (54.6 tons)
  3. Portugal (5.2 tons)
  4. Spain (4.5 tons)
  5. Taiwan (Chinese) (4.0 tons)
  6. France (1.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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